The Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning is host to the Enterprise Lecture 2010, delivered by Anne Wood, Founder and Creative Director of Ragdoll Productions. Chaired by Durham University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Chris Higgins. Held in the Town Hall Durham on the 2nd March, reception at 5.00 pm, lecture commencing 5.30 pm
“Life after Teletubbies” by Anne Wood
Founder and Creative Director of Ragdoll Productions
Hosted by Durham University’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning
Chaired by Durham University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Chris Higgins
Tuesday, 2nd March 2010
Reception 5 p.m. followed by the Lecture 5.30 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
Town Hall, Durham City DH1 1WA
An excellent opportunity to interact with Anne Wood and to hear her story
Anne Wood founded Ragdoll Productions, whose work is loved by children around the world, in 1984 and since then Ragdoll has produced more than 1,500 programmes aimed at the youngest viewers and won the BAFTA CHILDREN'S AWARD for Independent Production Company 2008.
Anne Wood was born in Spennymoor, County Durham. One of her early missions was to encourage her pupils to read and she became an early pioneer of a children’s paperback book club scheme for schools set up by Scholastic Publications. In 1965, Anne founded a quarterly magazine, Books for Your Children and in 1969, she set up the Federation of Children’s Book Groups. That same year, Anne was awarded the Eleanor Farjeon Award for her distinguished contribution to the promotion of children’s books and became a sort after consultant embracing book publishing, radio and television.
Anne holds a passionate belief that television has an important role in developing children’s imaginative resources. The aims and aspirations of Ragdoll are founded on the belief that television can make an important contribution to the developing aims and aspirations of children. Her productions include Teletubbies, Rosie and Jim, BadJelly the Witch and most recently Boohbah.
The formal presentation lasts about 40 minutes with a further 30 minutes for questions from the floor. An audience of approximately 200, drawn from all sectors of commerce, industry and academia, is expected.
Due to the high demand for this year’s lecture, there will be a cost of £15 per person (non-refundable) to secure a place. Durham University staff and students can register free (you will not be charged), using your Durham email address after registering and obtaining login details. Seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
To secure a place please register here.
For information on Anne Wood and her company go to: http://www.ragdoll.co.uk/
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